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  • Page 1 Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions • Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Connecting cables and input and output jacks In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and Caution You should always turn off the power to the G9.2tt cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented.

  • Page 3: Features

    Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G9.2tt (simply called the " G9.2tt " in this manual). The G9.2tt is a sophisticated Multi Effect Processor with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal processing featuring 96 kHz/24 bit sampling and internal 32-bit processing.

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    Controls and Functions Top panel ■ Control section ■ Pre-amp section ■ Accelerator section BANK [W]/[Q] foot switches Function foot switch 1 Expression pedal 1 Foot switches 1 – 5 Rear panel OUTPUT GAIN (-10 dBm/ +4 dBm) switch USB port INPUT jack OUTPUT R jack OUTPUT L/MONO jack...

  • Page 5: Getting Connected

    Getting Connected Refer to the examples shown below when making connections. Connection example (1) OUTPUT Use mono cables for connection GAIN to guitar amplifiers. When using switch only one guitar amplifier, use the OUTPUT L/MONO jack. Guitar amplifiers When connecting to the guitar input on the Rhythm machine front panel of a guitar...

  • Page 6: Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation)

    Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation) This section explains various basic steps, allowing you to use the G9.2tt right away. Selecting a patch (play mode) Immediately after power-on, the unit will be in play mode. To select a patch, use foot switches 1 –...

  • Page 7: Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation)

    Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation) This section explains how to edit a selected patch and how to store the changes you have made. Editing a patch (edit mode) Press the effect module key for the module to edit. The unit switches to edit mode.

  • Page 8: Selecting Patches For Playing (Play Mode)

    Selecting Patches for Playing Immediately after you turn on the G9.2tt, it is always in the mode for selecting and using patches (play mode). The most recently used patch is automatically called up again. The various operation steps in play mode are described in this section.

  • Page 9: Using The Accelerator

    Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) • The lit [STORE/SWAP] key indicates that one or more items (including items not currently The patch level is a parameter that controls the d i s p l a y e d ) h a v e b e e n c h a n g e d f r o m t h e output level of the respective patch.
  • Page 10 Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) position where distortion is not too audible, but you can set it higher when you purposely want to emphasize the tube distortion. ● [BOOST] control This control boosts specific frequency bands to make the sound more pronounced. When the knob is turned fully counterclockwise, the effect is off.

  • Page 11: Switching Modules On And Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode)

    Switching Modules On and Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode) In manual mode, you can use foot switches 1 – 5 to switch the major effect modules on or off. The module/switch allocation is shown below. HINT • When a module is switched on/off, the [STORE/ SWAP] key lights up.

  • Page 12: Using The Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition)

    Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) Note [GROUP/BANK] [GROUP/BANK] Note Note After the G9.2tt is turned on, the tuner reference indicator indicator pitch is always "440 Hz (center A = 440 Hz). The adjustment range using parameter knob 3 is center A = 435 –...

  • Page 13: Changing The Sound Of A Patch (Edit Mode)

    Changing the Sound of a Patch The condition where you can change the effect types and settings that make up a patch is called "edit mode". This section describes how to use this mode. Patch configuration Basic edit mode steps As shown in the "Patch configuration"...

  • Page 14: Changing A Patch Name

    Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) ● When PRE-AMP/EQ module is selected is adjusted, the EQ module is automatically selected. The PRE-AMP and EQ module parameters can • The PRE-AMP, ZNR, and EQ modules allow always be adjusted with the knobs and keys of separate parameter settings for the two the pre-amp section, regardless of which channels (A/B).

  • Page 15: Storing Patches And Banks (Store Mode)

    Storing Patches and Banks This section explains how to use the store mode. In store mode, you can store edited patches in memory, or swap the store location of user group patches. Storing and swapping can also be carried out for entire banks.

  • Page 16: Using The Expression Pedals

    Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Turn power to the G9.2tt on while holding down the [STORE/SWAP] key. The indication "All Initialize?" appears on the display. All Initialize? All Initialize? Y:STORE N:EXIT Y:STORE N:EXIT Press the [STORE/SWAP] key once more. All patches are returned to the factory default condition, and the G9.2tt switches to play mode.

  • Page 17: Assigning Control Targets To Expression Pedal 1

    Using the Expression Pedals Assigning control targets to expression pedal 1 This section describes how to assign a control target to expression pedal 1. As you turn parameter knob 1, the effect parameter and effect module changes. In play mode, select the patch. HINT HINT •...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Expression Pedals

    Using the Expression Pedals ■ When parameter knob 2 is operated The operation steps for setting the vertical direction control targets P2V1 to P2V4 are the ■ When parameter knob 3 is operated same. Turn parameter knob 1 to select the parameter that is to be controlled.
  • Page 19 Using the Expression Pedals ■ Adjusting expression pedal 2 The display indication changes as follows. Hold down the [PEDAL 2 SETTING] PDL Calibration PDL Calibration key while turning on power to the PEDAL1...MAX PEDAL1...MAX unit. The display indication changes as follows. Push expression pedal 1 fully down and then lift your foot off the pedal.

  • Page 20: Using The Function Foot Switches

    Using the Function Foot Switches The G9.2tt provides two programmable function foot switches on the top panel. For each switch, you can select a function from a range of options, assign it to the switch, and store the setting for each patch individually.

  • Page 21: Using The Effect Loop

    Using the Function Foot Switches Turn parameter knob 1 to set the tempo. The tempo setting range is 40 – 250. ∑x2 To synchronize a parameter to the specified tempo, select the effect ∑x20 type and effect parameter to synchronize, and select the note symbol as the setting value for the NOTE parameter.

  • Page 22: Midi Usage Examples

    Using the Effect Loop EXT LOOP EXT LOOP £Dry Level= 80 Dry Level= 80 é HINT • If the external effect is the type that mixes effect sound to the original sound (such as a reverb, delay, or chorus), adjust the level balance between original sound and effect sound by adjusting the return level and dry level.

  • Page 23: Sending And Receiving Patch Switching Information Via Midi (Program Change)

    MIDI Usage Examples Sending and receiving MIDI MIDI 5/28 5/28 patch switching ¡Tx Ch=1 Tx Ch=1 information via MIDI (program change) Turn parameter knob 1 to select the MIDI channel (1 – 16) on which the You can send and receive patch changing G9.2tt will send MIDI messages.

  • Page 24: Sending And Receiving Pedal/Switch/Key Operation Information Via Midi (Control Change)

    MIDI Usage Examples message, the most recently received complete menu has been changed, the indication “Store... ?” bank select instruction (initial values: MSB = 0, appears on the display, to allow you to store the LSB = 0) will be used. changes.
  • Page 25 MIDI Usage Examples ■ Assigning control change numbers AMP Select 1/28 AMP Select 1/28 You can assign control change numbers to the ¡FRONT FRONT expression pedal and keys of the G9.2tt as follows. To enable the G9.2tt to receive control change messages, turn the NOTE [TYPE] knob to bring up the "MIDI Before carrying out the following steps, verify that...

  • Page 26: Sending And Receiving G9.2Tt Internal Data Via Midi

    MIDI Usage Examples ● ● When module on/off switching is When control change for module on/off performed is received When the module is set to on, the value 127 of If control change value is between 0 and 63, the the control change number is sent.

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    Other Functions Using the ARRM function The G9.2tt incorporates an innovative feature c a l l e d A R R M ( A u t o - R e p e a t R e a l - t i m e Modulation) which uses various internally As you turn parameter knob 1, the effect generated control waveforms to cyclically modify...

  • Page 28: Using The G9.2Tt As Audio Interface For A Computer

    Other Functions ■ Sampling frequencies When you play your guitar in this condition, the selected effect parameter will be modified 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz cyclically by the internally generated control waveform. HINT With each of the operating systems listed above, the G9.2tt will function as an audio interface simply NOTE by connecting the USB cable.

  • Page 29: About The Editor/Librarian Software

    Other Functions Turn parameter knob 1 to adjust the About the editor/librarian contrast in the range from 1 – 3. software ZOOM CORPORATION makes an editor/ librarian software application available for download on its web site. When the setting is complete, press To use the software, the computer must have a the [EXIT] key to exit the AMP MIDI interface, and a connection must be...

  • Page 30: Using The Amp Select Function

    Linking Effects INPUT on the rear panel of a Marshall stack Using the Amp Select amp. Function When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The G9.2tt incorporates an Amp Select function The indication "Store... ?" appears on the display, that optimizes the frequency response to match to allow you to store the changes.

  • Page 31: Effect Types And Parameters

    Effect Types and Parameters How to read the parameter table Effect parameters 1 – 4 When this effect type is selected, the four parameters listed here can be adjusted with parameter knobs 1 - 4. The setting Effect module range for each parameter is also shown. Some effect parameters are adjusted with the knobs of the pre-amp section.
  • Page 32 Effect Types and Parameters Tremolo This effect periodically varies the volume level. PARM1 PARM2 PARM3 Depth 0 – 100 Rate Wave 0 – 50 Controls the modulation waveform. Available waveform types are "UP" (rising sawtooth), "DWN" (falling Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. sawtooth), and "TRI"...

  • Page 33: Ext Loop (External Loop) Module

    Effect Types and Parameters EXT LOOP (external loop) module This module controls an external effect connected to the EXT LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks. The external effect send level and return level and the G9.2tt internal signal level can be set separately for each patch (→ p. 41). By setting this module to OFF, the external effect can be defeated .

  • Page 34: Eq Module

    Effect Types and Parameters Guv'nor Simulation of the PROCO Rat famous for its edgy Simulation of the Guv'nor distortion effect from Marshall. distortion sound. DS-1 dist + Simulation of the Boss distortion DS-1, a long-time Simulation of MXR distortion+ that made distortion favorite.
  • Page 35 Effect Types and Parameters Ensemble This is a chorus ensemble with three-dimensional movement. PARM1 PARM2 PARM3 Depth Rate Tone 0 – 100 1 – 50 Adjusts the tonal quality of the Adjusts the effect depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. sound. ModDelay This is a delay that allows use of modulation.
  • Page 36 Effect Types and Parameters DynamicFlang This is a dynamic flanger where the effect volume varies according to the input signal level. PARM1 PARM2 PARM3 Resonance -10 – -1, 0, Depth Rate 0 – 100 0 – 50 Adjusts the resonance Adjusts the modulation depth.

  • Page 37: Delay Module

    Effect Types and Parameters DELAY module This is a delay module that allows use of the hold function. Effect parameters are described below, after effect types. Delay This is a long delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. PingPongDly This is a ping-pong type delay where the delay sound alternates between left and right.

  • Page 38: Total Module

    Effect Types and Parameters PanDelay This is a stereo delay with a delay time of up to 3000 ms. PARM1 PARM2 PARM3 1 – Time HiDamp FeedBack 0 – 100 3000 Adjusts the treble attenuation Sets the delay time. Adjusts the feedback amount. of the effect sound.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ■ No sound or very low volume • Set the [TUBE] control in the Accelerator section to a setting lower than 3 o'clock. • Make sure that the POWER switch is on. The Accelerator operates also in the bypass •...

  • Page 40: Midi Implementation Chart

    Specifications MIDI implementation chart [EFFECTOR Model G9.2tt MIDI Implementation Chart +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ Transmitted Recognized Function ... +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ |Basic Default | 1-16,OFF | 1-16,OFF |Channel Changed | 1-16,OFF | 1-16,OFF +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ Default |Mode Messages Altered | ****************** | +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ |Note |Number | True voice | ****************** | +---------------------|--------------------|--------------------|---------------------| |Velocity Note ON...
  • Page 41 The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 42: Mod/Efx2 Module

    Operating Dedicated Effects With the Z-Pedal Besides the effects described in the manual, the WAH/EFX1, MOD/EFX2, and REVERB modules of the G9.2tt contain a number of special effect types that are designed to make best use of the capabilities offered by expression pedal 2 (Z-pedal). These effect types are described below.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Expression Pedal Torque

    [Table 2] The table below shows an example for Z-pedal operation when vertical direction is assigned to "PdlPosi V" and horizontal direction to "PdlPosi H". Horizontal Vertical Vertical Color Color direction direction direction 1000 cent +1 octave -200 cent 0 cent +1 octave 1500 cent 0 cent...
  • Page 44 G9.2tt Patch List ＊The amp channel indicated by shading will be selected when the patch is called up. ＊The Z-pedal setting indicates the effect type name and the parameter name. Expression pedal 1 is always assigned to the Volume parameter. DEMO ＊The symbol indicates the vertical direction setting and the...
  • Page 45 G9.2tt Patch List ＊The amp channel indicated by shading will be selected when the patch is called up. ＊The Z-pedal setting indicates the effect type name and the parameter name. Expression pedal 1 is always assigned to the Volume parameter. ARTIST ＊The symbol indicates the vertical direction setting and the...
  • Page 46 G9.2tt Modeling Description Reference for drive effect types and its original models. FD Clean Fender Twin Reverb '65 In the later half of 1963, a reverb unit was added to the “Twin” amp, which was the birth of The very first Fender amplifier was developed by Leo Fender and his trusty partner, the the “Twin Reverb”...
  • Page 47 G9.2tt Modeling Description Reference for drive effect types and its original models. BOSS OD-1 OverDrive The “OD-1” released by BOSS in 1977 was originally developed for the simulation of the This is modeled on the early Tube Screamer introduced by Ibanez in 1979 for the non-US natural overdrive sound of tube amplifiers, but this stomp box turned out to be popular as market.

  • Page 48: Windows Xp

    USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide This USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE on a computer, how to make the connection and settings of this unit, and how to record your instrument play. Cubase LE Installation Connections and Preparations To connect this unit to a computer running Windows XP and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows.
  • Page 49 Continued from front Cubase LE Installation Access the "File" menu and select "New Project". The new project window appears. Here you can select a project template. Make sure that the "Empty" template is selected, and click the OK button. A window for selecting the project file save location appears. After specifying the project file save location (such as the desktop), click the OK button (Choose button in MacOS 10.4).
  • Page 50 USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide This USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and settings for this unit, and perform recording. Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record To connect this unit to a computer running Windows Vista (or Windows XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows.
  • Page 51 Cubase LE 4 installation Continued from front From the "Devices" menu of Cubase LE 4, select "VST Connections" and select the device containing the string "Zm In (Out)" ( "USB Audio CODEC" for MacOS X) as input port and output port. Use the tabs at top (top center for Mac OS X) left to switch between input and output, and verify that "Zm In (Out)"...

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